GBP Chapter 163 What Does She Want to Do
Chapter 163 What Does She Want to Do
Tian Yu's mind started to work rapidly as the princess spoke.
First of all, the eldest princess's hosting of a flower-viewing banquet must have been caused by the calculations and planning of the ministers in the capital, and the shadow of the General's Mansion could no longer be hidden.
Otherwise, considering the current situation in the mansion, it would be impossible for him to be allowed to attend this flower banquet.
Secondly, although there are people present today who have always been at odds with the General's Mansion, there are also many children of generals. The woman who came out to write a poem on her own is one of them. Judging from the attitude of the eldest princess, she seems to be in agreement with them.
Finally, tonight’s assassination was not aimed at just him, as it first required him to write a poem and then test his martial arts, which was indeed a move to select people.
When Tian Yu thought of this, she suddenly bowed to the princess and said, "I am stupid, please tell me clearly, princess."
This action also made the princess laugh: "Your mind is as clear as a mirror, what else do you need me to explain to you?"
After hearing this, Tian Yu knew that his guess was almost right.
"I am from the general's mansion, so naturally I am in step with my father." Tian Yu answered tactfully.
"Very good." Although the eldest princess' smile was warm, Tian Yu felt a chill and a long-lost excitement.
What does the eldest princess do?
The answer in Tian Yu's mind was about to come out.
The Chen family holds military power and secretly runs a business that is enough to fill the national treasury. The new emperor wants to get rid of them, but it happens that the new emperor falls ill after only half a year on the throne.
The eldest princess held a flower banquet, and all the young men from the noble families in the capital were invited, but no young talents with actual official positions attended.
What is her intention in getting to know and selecting these young men from aristocratic families who have not yet entered into the power struggle?
After returning to the general's residence, Tian Yu lay on his bed, the excitement in his heart still lingering.
This eldest princess, who had never appeared in the original world trajectory, was probably plotting to take the seat where others were sitting.
What role does the Chen family play in this?
For half a month, Tian Yu received no news from the princess.
It is said that after the flower banquet that day, someone was robbed on the way and ended up with his head and body separated.
This person is the only son of the Minister of Rites.
The eldest princess's ruthlessness and decisiveness have exceeded Tian Yu's imagination. If she wanted to get rid of someone, she would definitely not use such a self-defeating method. This also shows that she is not afraid.
On this day, Tian Yu was looking through last month's accounts in Madam Li's courtyard when he suddenly saw a servant coming towards him respectfully.
"Second Miss, the general wants you to have dinner with him in the main courtyard today."
"Got it, go down." Tian Yu rubbed his eyebrows. He was afraid that the peaceful days he had these days would be over.
General Chen was very busy today, and he suddenly asked me to come over for dinner, so it must be more than just a simple meal.
As soon as he stepped into the main courtyard dining room, Tian Yu saw Chen Shenghe kneeling on the ground.
Judging from his expression, he must have gotten into quite a bit of trouble this time.
Sitting down in his chair, Tian Yu raised his hand and poured a cup of tea for Mrs. Li who was about to arrive.
"What kind of trouble has my brother gotten into again?" Tian Yu found Chen Shenghe's refusing to surrender rather than surrender quite funny.
Who would believe that the man kneeling on the ground will be the only man left in the general's mansion in the future, that he is cold-faced and hard-hearted, and that he can lead troops to fight?
"He had a fight with Prince Gong's son yesterday, and your father ordered him to kneel here and reflect seriously." Madam Li sighed, looking at her youngest son kneeling on the ground.
"Not kneeling in the ancestral hall anymore?" Tian Yu found it funny and wondered if Qiu Niang would be moved when she saw the current Chen Shenghe.
"If he kneels in the ancestral hall, I wonder if he can make it to the dinner." Madam Li said helplessly.
"Brother, if your legs are numb, why don't you stand up for a while? I will not tell father." Tian Yu joked.
"Jing'er is getting better and better at making sarcastic remarks. I will definitely learn a lesson from you some other day!" Chen Shenghe said this with gritted teeth.
While they were talking, everyone in the mansion slowly entered the main courtyard. Everyone was present for today's meal.
General Chen was the last to arrive. He was dressed in official uniform and looked a little tired, as if he had just returned home from a meeting.
"Get up." After glancing at Chen Shenghe, the general finally gave in.
Now everyone is sitting at the dinner table.
"Today is also a reunion dinner." General Chen looked at his family.
"The imperial edict has come down. I will go to the border soon." When these words came out, everyone present was shocked.
When Second Auntie heard this, she immediately looked at General Chen with tears in her eyes and said, "General, you already have an old illness. You must take care of yourself when you go to the border."
These words made it seem as if General Chen would not stay in the mansion any longer than tonight.
Everyone enjoyed the meal in their own way, but for Yu Tianyu, what he feared most was that General Chen would never come back.
If this is the case, then wouldn't his mission be in vain? After all, in another timeline, Chen Shengze died at the border.
After dinner, Tian Yu was called into the study as expected.
General Chen sat in his seat with a gloomy expression: "I don't know when I will come back after I leave."
"Father might not go?" Tian Yu wanted to know if there was any room for turning the situation around.
"The imperial decree has been issued. It's difficult."
"I called you in today because I have something to tell you." General Chen talked about his plans.
"Your eldest brother, being in the officialdom, naturally cannot stand out too much, and there are many taboos. Your second brother is casual in nature, and although his mind is deep, he is not ruthless enough."
Hearing this, Tian Yu knew that General Chen was arranging matters at the mansion after going to the border.
"Your sister is not interested in this, and the rest of your brothers and sisters are young. You are the only one who can help your mother share the burden."
"After I go to the border, you must remember three things—"
"First, before I come back, all matters in the mansion will be decided by your mother, and you must assist her;"
"Second, if I can't come back, you will be the shadow of the general's mansion in the future, and your eldest brother will be the face outside;"
"Third, when necessary, protecting Princess Chang means protecting our Chen family."
Tian Yu listened to these three instructions carefully and it seemed to him that General Chen had no choice but to go to the border.
"Do you remember?" General Chen looked at Tian Yu.
"My daughter remembers it."
Of these three things, the last one is worthy of careful consideration. To protect the Princess Chang means to protect the entire family?
It seems that the General's Mansion has already boarded this pirate ship and is deeply involved, but until now, nothing seems to have been revealed.
In late May, General Chen bid farewell to everyone in the Chen Mansion and led his troops to the border.
The first half of the year is about to pass, and Tian Yu has successfully gained the right to speak in the mansion.
When General Chen left, the turmoil in the Chen family naturally fell on his wife and children.
Tian Yu knew that he still had a tough battle to fight.
July was the hottest month of the year and the Autumn Examination would be held next month. Chen Shenghe stopped causing trouble while preparing for the exam. General Chen's first victory report spread throughout the capital and Chen Shengze was rewarded in the court.
Tian Yu received another invitation from the eldest princess at home.